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This 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite is powered by a 948cc A-series inline-four equipped with dual SU carburetors and backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. A previous refurbishment included a repaint, retrimming the interior, and mechanical work such as rebuilds of the distributor and driveshaft as well as installation of a new transmission mount, water pump, and gaskets. The car was purchased through a November 2017 BaT auction by the seller, who has since driven it fewer than 100 miles. This MK I Sprite is offered with refurbishment invoices from Glass Autoworks in Oklahoma City, a spare tire and jacking kit, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The drivetrain, lighting, trim, and wiring were removed for paint preparation according to the invoices below. The gallery includes photos from the previous auction as well as a handful of updated images from the seller’s ownership, during which the car was driven fewer than 100 miles.

Silver Minator wheels wear Ironman radial tires, and are pictured up close in the gallery along with trim and lighting. The seller notes a raised blemish on the hood. The sale does not include a top or side curtains.

The cabin features new upholstery, including stock seats trimmed in black leather and matching black carpets. The invoices note rebuilding of the pedal box, cleaning and testing of the dash switches, and replacement of the glass in the tachometer. The defroster tubes and heater flaps were removed, cleaned, and painted. The 5-digit odometer shows just under 5,020 miles.

The 948cc A-series four and 4-speed manual transmission were removed during the refurbishment. Glass Autoworks rebuilt the distributor and driveshaft as well as replacing the water pump, transmission mount, clutch arm plug, and numerous gaskets. Induction is through dual SU carburetors.

Additional underside images are provided in the gallery below. The seller is including a felt bushing and front cover gasket to remedy an existing leak.

Invoices for work performed by Glass Autoworks in Oklahoma City are included in the gallery, while the refurbishment was reportedly finished by the prior owner’s local British specialty shop within the two years.